The Public Relations Blog

Global unrest politically, economically, and socially put 2023 as a tumultuous time, especially in public relations. With top Super Bowl sponsors like Pepsi and social media giant TikTok surging past the noise, in 2023, it all comes down to adaptability. 

Here are some tips for managing The Grinch's public relations.

1. Build a strong brand identity
   The Grinch is a well-known and beloved character, and it's important to make sure the public understands and recognizes his brand. This can be achieved through consistent messaging and visuals, such as using the same font and colors across all Grinch materials.
   
   

In this episode, Kris Kelso, keynote speaker and CEO of The Kelso Group, joins host Jason Mudd to define what impostor syndrome is, what the opposite of impostor syndrome is, why impostor syndrome is common, how the Peter Principle relates to impostor syndrome, and how to combat impostor syndrome. 

Tune in to learn more!

Budget, engagement, and diversity are crucial, according to the All American Entertainment 2022 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report.

Events and conferences have had some bumpy years with travel restrictions and capacity limits that have shut the industry down completely. As the months of shutdowns and extreme caution passed, waves of COVID-19 cases have resulted in uncertainty from individuals about traveling and gathering in large crowds.

Positivity is an important element for success in the world of public relations.

Public relations is a very stressful job, whether you’re a PR practitioner or someone in a company that works with a PR firm or team. PR professionals and others working in the field face stressors such as:

An idea that didn’t fit one campaign can be just right for another

When ideating for public relations, you and the people you’re doing PR with will develop plenty of ideas for a campaign. However, you won’t find a use for all of them. Throwing them into a folder or archive doesn’t mean it’s the end for those ideas, though.

November 2022 – Meeting Your Audience Where They Are Based on Where They’ve Been

McDonald’s and YouTube influencers (aka YouTubers) are showcasing how brands today can reach their audience on a more intimate level than ever before. From adult Happy Meals that create the “warm fuzzies” for adults to landing perfectly in the laps of millions of click-hungry followers, these two households are putting on a MasterClass in emotional branding.

Similar to telling your consumer how your product or service will make them successful, you want to inform them what would happen if they didn’t purchase your product or service. 

You want to seal the deal by upping the stakes. Tell them the potential failures they could endure if they don’t purchase your product or service. 

Tell your consumers how your products or services will make their lives better

Now that you’ve determined how your consumer can take action, you need to tell them why they should take action. 

List everything the consumer can experience using your product or service. Give them a vision to chase and let them know how easy their life can be with your product or service. Make it clear to them why they should choose you. 

How to persuade your consumers to take action on your website

Once you’ve established a plan for your consumer to do business with you, you need a call to action, also called a CTA. 

“People respond to direct calls to action,” and characters rarely take action by themselves. There’s always motivation or a reason why they do something. So, don’t beat around the bush – instead, tell your consumer what you want from them.